2011 Texas Conference on Regionalism
September 14-16, 2011
Sheraton Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas

The Texas Conference on Regionalism, the annual conference of Texas' regional planning councils, is sponsored each year by the Texas Association of Regional Councils. Today, regional councils operate programs across subject areas ranging from public safety and emergency preparedness to human and social services. Texas’ regional councils are instrumental in the planning and expenditure of funds derived from local, state, and federal resources.

		Conference Agenda
		Conference Presentations:
		Shared Services - Contract Implementation to Regional Reporting to Internal Monitoring Randy Richardson, Molly Rendoon, Angela Tafoya
		Texas Wildfire Risk Bruce Woods
		Coalition Warrior Demonstration: Interoperable Communications during a Hurricane Ian DiFranco, George Harris
		Emergency Preparedness for the Aging Population Keri Beth Cain, Melanie Harrison
		Position your AAA for Emerging Opportunities
		Hazard Mitigation Plan Carolyn Sudduth, David Reiff
		Introduction to Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
		Entrepreneur Ready Communities Result in Economic Growth Greg Clary, PhD
		State/Federal Law Employment Update Julia Gannaway
		Implementing GASB Statement No. 54 John J. DeBurro, CPA
		Texas 9-1-1: Update on Current System and Anticipated Changes Kelli Merriweather
		Lessons Learned from Starting an RPO Steve Etcher
		Transforming Through Procurement Dustin Lanier
		Proactively Dealing with Business and Fraud Risks Calvin E. Webb II
		Workforce Compliance and Diversity Solutions Overview Dana Callen